Stuffed Jumbo Shells
photo by AleeB
- Ready In:
- 1hr 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 17
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 6 ounces packages jumbo pasta shells
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cubed
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1⁄2 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 15 ounces light ricotta cheese
- 4 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 3⁄4 cups tomato sauce
- 2 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese (optional)
directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet, add chicken and onion, and cook until chicken is done, about 7-9 minutes.
- Stir in breadcrumbs, and remove from heat.
- In a bowl, combine egg, ricotta, half the mozzarella and half the cheddar, spices, salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken mixture.
- Fill shells and place in a 11x7 inch pan.
- Combine tomato sauce, mushrooms, mozzarella and cheddar; pour mixture over shells.
- Sprinkle with parmesan if using.
- I like to sprinkle with more mozzarella as well.
- Cover and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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najwa
St. Louis, MO
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